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Keloid scars: Treatment
Keloids can be difficult to treat, so dermatologists often use two or more treatments to give patients a better result.
Whole body cryotherapy can be hazardous to your skin
While the benefits of using whole body cryotherapy to treat sore muscles and diseases remain unproven, there’s evidence that the extreme cold can injure your skin.
What can get rid of age spots?
If you feel that age spots are telling people you’re past your prime, you may be able to fade those spots significantly. Sometimes, you can even get rid of them.
Warts: Diagnosis and treatment
Dermatologists know it takes time to clear warts and with proper treatment you can get rid of them.
Carol’s personal story
Read the skin cancer survivor story of Carol Champagne.
Prurigo nodularis: Diagnosis and treatment
To get rid of prurigo nodularis, you need to treat it.
5 facts you should know about precancerous skin growths
If your dermatologist tells you that you have a precancerous skin growth, it means one thing. Your skin has been badly damaged by the sun, indoor tanning, or both. The good news is that it’s not too late to do something about this damage and protect your health.
Actinic keratosis: Diagnosis and treatment
If you find a spot or growth on your skin that you think could be an actinic keratosis (AK), it’s time for a thorough skin exam from a dermatologist. This is actually one of the most common conditions that dermatologists diagnose and treat.
Seborrheic keratoses: Diagnosis and treatment
Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat seborrheic keratoses.
Genital warts: Diagnosis and treatment
Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat genital warts.
Skin tags: Why they develop, and how to remove them
A dermatologist can quickly and safely remove a skin tag during an office visit, usually without the need for follow up.
Molluscum contagiosum: Diagnosis and treatment
When molluscum needs treatment, the FDA recommends seeing a health care professional like a dermatologist.
Basal cell carcinoma: From symptoms to treatments | AAD
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It tends to grow slowly and rarely spreads. However, it can grow deep, so you want to treat this skin cancer early.
Granuloma annulare: Diagnosis and treatment
Learn more about how dermatologists diagnose and treat granuloma annulare.
Is your dry scalp something more serious?
Dermatologists speak to several common—and potentially serious—conditions that could be lurking behind your dry scalp.
How dermatologists treat sun-damaged skin
The sun can add years to your skin. See how dermatologists treat damage caused by the sun.
Warts: Dermatologists’ tips for at-home treatment
At-home treatment can be effective if you have one or a few small warts.
What can make my hands look younger?
If age spots, wrinkly skin, or other signs of aging bother you, you can have more youthful-looking hands. Thanks to advances in dermatology, it’s possible to diminish these signs of aging safely and with little or no downtime.
Scars: Diagnosis and treatment
Learn about how dermatologists diagnose and treat scars.
Squamous cell carcinoma: From symptoms to treatments | AAD
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer that often looks like a scaly patch, dome-shaped growth, or sore. It tends to grow slowly, but sometimes growth is quick. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this skin cancer. When found early, squamous cell carcinoma is